49ers' Kaepernick Stirs Debate over Sports, Patriotism and Protest

Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers watches Blaine Gabbert #2 play quarterback during their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick announced Thursday that he will again refuse to stand for the national anthem as a statement against racial oppression. The move sparked nationwide criticism, stirring debate over patriotism and protest in professional sports. In this hour of Forum, we'll discuss Kaepernick's controversial act of protest and take a look at the history of protest in sports.